Cabot Corp
Cabot Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Cabot conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cabot's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Cabot generated a total of 187,530 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 15.11% of Cabot's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 86.38% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Cabot's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Cabot's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Cabot reported a total waste generation of 187,530 metric tonnes, of which 15.11% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Cabot may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Cabot reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Cabot's total waste generation decreased by 21.86%, including a further 3.48% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Cabot's waste recovery rate increased by 39.81%, but declined by 6.13% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.
Overall, Cabot’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Cabot’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Cabot’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Cabot generated a total of 187,530 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 72.54% of Cabot's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 27.46% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Cabot’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Cabot reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Cabot's total waste generation decreased by 21.86%, with an additional 3.48% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Cabot reduced the share of hazardous waste by 8.81%, then maintained stable levels in 2023, potentially marking the consolidation of earlier progress in eliminating high-risk materials from its waste stream.
Overall, Cabot's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Cabot treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Cabot reported that 136,040 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 72.54% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 2.85% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Cabot’s current hazardous waste practices.